Yeast Free Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Sweet, refreshing, and made entirely from scratch, this classic Southern-style iced tea is the kind of drink that belongs on every porch and picnic table. The method is simple: steep quality black tea bags in boiling water, dissolve the sugar while everything is still hot, then cut it with cold water for a perfectly balanced concentrate. Because it's built from just tea, water, and sugar, there's nothing here to raise a flag for anyone avoiding yeast or fermented ingredients — no store-bought mixes, no hidden additives, just clean and straightforward. The sugar dissolves completely into the hot tea, giving you that smooth, lightly sweet flavor without any graininess. A squeeze of lemon or a few fresh mint sprigs at serving time adds a bright, aromatic finish that makes it feel a little fancy with almost zero extra effort. Make a big pitcher, stash it in the fridge, and you've got a crowd-pleasing drink ready to go whenever the mood strikes.
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8 servings
- 8 cups water, divided
- 6 black tea bags (such as lipton or luzianne)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags without squeezing them.
- 2
While the tea is still hot, add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved, about 1 minute.
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